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The Palace Aonang Resort
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Krabi

The Palace Aonang Resort

3.7(549 reviews)

Situated in the heart of Ao Nang, The Palace Aonang Resort offers straightforward accommodation within easy walking distance of the beach, local markets, restaurants, and the main strip of shops. Its central position makes it a practical base for travellers looking to explore Krabi's coastline and surrounding attractions without relying heavily on transport. The resort features an outdoor pool, in-house massage services, and an open-air eatery, giving guests a comfortable enough setting for a short stay. Rooms on upper floors offer pleasant views, and the on-site pool area has a relaxed, casual atmosphere. Staff are consistently noted by guests as friendly and welcoming. That said, visitors should go in with measured expectations — multiple reviews flag that rooms and bathrooms are showing their age, and the property is mid-range rather than polished. Good to know: this property is best suited to travellers prioritising location and value over luxury finishes. Before booking, it is worth checking directly with the resort via their website at thepalace-aonang.com to confirm the current status of any ongoing maintenance or renovation works, as some guests have encountered facility issues during their stays. For those spending most of their time exploring Ao Nang rather than the room, it remains a decent and convenient option.

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Visitor Reviews

Super nice and extremely friendly to all guest. Clean rooms and and small cool pool with barchairs inside. 150 meters to the ocean just on the main street for easy access to all restaurants and fun. Highly recommend. From an returning guest.

The place was very near to the ao nang beach. The place and its scenaries are top notch. The only problem was the furnitures were a bit old and not to mention there was no water. It was being repaired in new years eve last year. The owner was humble and good but they should have mentioned there was no water while taking reservation. Made me go through a lot for toilet and regular water usage. The pool was good and the re is also a small restaurant inside so the vibe is great 10/10 but the rooms and the amenities and specially the water works made it a horrible experience. altogether it was a bittersweet experience. But i wont be staying there again unless i check on the water working

We spent two nights at the Palace Aonang Resort. It’s a good option for a short stay, conveniently located just a short walk from the beach, shops, and restaurants. Our room was on the 4th floor facing the main street – clean, functional, and had everything we needed for a couple of nights. However, there’s no lift, so it might be tricky for anyone with mobility issues. Overall, decent value for money and very handy for exploring Aonang. The swimming pool was not operational and really not inviting.

Visitor Information

Best time to visit

November – April

Avoid: June – September (rough Andaman seas)

Rainy season

May – October

Avg. temperature

23°C – 33°C(73°F – 91°F)

Crowds

High

Peak: December – February

Getting there

Krabi Airport (KBV) has direct flights from Bangkok (1.5 hrs). Ferries connect to Koh Lanta, Koh Phi Phi, and Phuket. Bus/minivan from Phuket takes ~3 hrs.

Getting around

  • Long-tail boats (islands & Railay Beach)
  • Songthaews in Ao Nang
  • Grab (limited, mainly Ao Nang)
  • Motorbike rental

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